| heksenwaag.nl | Museum De Heksenwaag | The museum attracts visitors from around the world who have the opportunity to step onto a historic scale and receive a certificate. The Heksenwaag in Oudewater has become world-renowned due to the unique experience it offers, where visitors can be fairly assessed for their weight. The museum offers various activities and information, including a VR/AI installation, a house poet, and arrangements for groups, schools, and special occasions. | Museums → Regional Museums 390 | witchcraft 27 scale 194 certificate 1036 museum 2002 history 7286 | Utrecht → Oudewater 475 |
| het-buiten.nl | The Editorial Team of The Buiten | The magazine publishes issue-by-issue articles, books, and columns relating to these historic buildings and estates. Recent released issues cover topics such as the family Aldenburg Bentinck at Castle Amerongen, the book ‘Schitterende Ballast’ about Dutch estates, and private habitation on Estate Oostergeest. The Buiten also organizes events, such as Castle Day, and appears in various seasons with thematic articles. | Nature → Estates 771 | land 472 castle 494 estate 1099 article 6000 book 11396 | Utrecht Hill Ridge → Amerongen 312 |
| kaepstander.nl | De Kaepstander | The B&B is situated in a monumental building from the 18th century, formerly a warehouse and part of an old abbey, featuring a visible hoisting mechanism. The interior is decorated with historic details, including a bookshelf, board games, a piano, and ample space for guests to interact. The B&B is located at Koorkerkhof 10, 4331 BB Middelburg, and reservations can be made through the Recranet booking system. | Hotels → Boutique Hotels 914 | bookshelf 69 ambiance 454 b&b 1060 building 3204 | Zeeland → Middelburg 2342 |
| gevangenpoortboz.nl | Gevangenpoort | The Gevangenpoort is the only preserved medieval city gate in Bergen op Zoom and one of the oldest in the Netherlands. The gate was built around 1350 as part of a stone fortress wall and later served as a prison, which saved it from demolition. Visitors can visit the gate, play an escape room, take guided tours, and find information about its history and practical details. | Architecture & Sites → Historical Sites 1951 | guided tours 44 escape room 430 history 7286 | North-Brabant → Bergen op Zoom 2274 |
| paleografen.nl | Societas Palaeographica | The society was founded in 2008 and focuses on the transcription and translation of (Middle-)Dutch and Latin texts, as well as German and French texts. Paleography is described as the science of the development of writing and the skill in reading it. The society carries out projects based on commission, primarily transcription and translation work of historical texts. | | texts 1218 society 1376 | |
| sarshoutbouw.nl | Sars Houtbouw | The company has extensive experience in both reconstruction and restoration of historical objects. They gained experience during the reconstruction of the ‘Batavia’ in Lelystad and offer advice and planning for these projects. Their portfolio includes notable projects such as the ‘Utrecht’ Statenjacht and the Kamper Kogge. | Specialized History → Medieval History 22 | reconstruction 89 carpentry 2218 restoration 3417 | Flevoland → Lelystad 3180 |
| de4daagsevangirona.nl | Outdoor Girona | The event offers four challenging routes that can be walked from Girona, with a total distance of 18 to 25 kilometers per day. The routes primarily run over unpaved paths through the forests of Girona, with hilly terrain and a start and finish point in Devesa park, near the historic center of Girona. Although registration is closed due to reaching the limit of 200 participants, the website provides information about the routes, dates, and logistics of the event. | Nature → Forest 387 | hiking route 155 forest 1418 park 1863 event 45199 | |
| kasteelstad.nl | Kasteelstad | The website presents information about events such as the Kasteelstad Verlicht festival, midsummer walks and concerts, as well as events organized by Kultuurhuus Heitkamp. Various museums and cultural attractions in and around ;s Heerenberg are described, including Kasteel Huis Bergh and the Stadsmuseum Bergh. Kasteelstad.nl also includes a photo club and provides information about the history of the town, as well as contact details and social media channels. | Cultural Attractions → Castles 178 | photoclub 21 castle 494 museum 2002 concert 4409 event 45199 | Montferland → 's-Heerenberg 284 |
| expeditiewaterlinie.nl | expeditiewaterlinie.nl | The scavenger hunt is initiated by scanning a QR code on posters in the surroundings. The website provides online materials such as videos, an escape room, coloring pages, a quiz, and a puzzle, to expand knowledge about the Waterline and the forts. The initiators emphasize the importance of connection and movement, especially after the lockdown, and offer a playful way to learn and discover. | Family Fun → Children’s Activities 1906 | waterline 29 scavenger hunt 88 fort 116 puzzle 811 knowledge 3528 child 11566 | |
| lafornaccia.nl | La Fornaccia | The restaurant, La Fornaccia, offers a menu with antipasti, salads, pizzas, pasta dishes, meat and fish dishes, and desserts. The website describes the authentic Italian ambiance and the passion for quality practiced in the restaurant. La Fornaccia is run by an Italian couple, Pino and Saskia, who relocated their restaurant from Groningen to Anloo, where Saskia also runs a luxury B&B. | Restaurants & Dining → Fine Dining & Gastronomy 2338 | italian 320 ambiance 454 b&b 1060 restaurant 11215 menu 13856 | Aa en Hunze → Anloo 52 |
| blanchefort.nl | The Secret of Blanchefort | The website contains chapters about the history of the Templars and Cathars, as well as an analysis of the location of the Blanchefort castle in southern France. The book investigates the construction of a specific geometric triangle, consisting of the Blanchefort castle, the church of Peyrolles, and the donjon of Arques, and speculates about the deliberate placement and the role of the ‘builders’. The website provides access to various documents, paintings, and references related to the explored themes, including the Albigensian Crusade and the De Voisins family. | Europe → France 1041 | geometry 45 document 1678 | |
| skellig.nl | N/A | Skellig Michael is an island, part of the Skellig Islands, located 12 km off the coast of Kerry, and is renowned for its 6th-century monastery with beehive huts, oratories, and carved crosses. The island was inhabited by monks from the 6th to the 12th century who built stone huts within the rocks. Visiting Skellig Michael is possible via boat trips from various harbors in the area. The boat trip to Skellig Michael takes approximately an hour and costs around 40 euros. Climbing to the top of the island, with approximately 600 steps, offers a unique experience and the opportunity to spot bird species, such as puffins. | Greece → Islands 294 | bird species 13 monk 23 monastery 151 boat trip 184 step 284 island 780 | |
| pittoors.nl | Pittoors / van Haveskercke | The name Pittoors was originally a nickname of the Belgian-French noble family de Haveskercke, active in Flanders. The ancestor of the Antwerp Pittoors is Gilles van Haveskercke, born in Antwerp in 1410 and died in 1478. He held the titles of Amman of Antwerp and Lord of Schoten. The family formerly owned important possessions, including the Hof van Schoten, the Castle of Merksem, and the Castle of ‘s-Gravenswezel. The rule of the Haveskercke's ended with the French Revolution in the 18th century. | | family name 25 courtyard 206 castle 494 family 6462 | |